"An Eye-Opener" (1) A Japanese-style President should come from the House of Councillors national proportional representation! Hats off to the achievements of Satsuki Katayama. I used to dislike her, but... Katayama/Tamaki politics where I feel intelligence in politics!
I was surprised when I saw the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal. I am amazed at the Finance Minister's capability. If the special defense income tax is implemented from January 2027, Katayama's contribution will be a historic achievement. I hope she will cooperate with her junior, Tamaki, the leader of the Democratic Party for the People, to create a new Japan. For the first time in a while, I felt intelligence in politics.
Actually, Katayama was the type of person I didn't like, so I have tried to look away as much as possible until now, but I am surprised by her performance since becoming Finance Minister under the Takaichi administration. I thought she was a genius, ecstatic type of talent, but no, no, she is quite a persevering and steadfast genius.
Now, I think she might be a fine candidate for the next Prime Minister (I am embarrassed to say I have changed my mind). However, what about being elected from the House of Councillors national proportional representation? In Shizuoka, there is also the strong Mr. 城内 (Jonai).
However, post-war politics is also at a turning point, its expiration date has long passed (most past Prime Ministers have been heavyweights elected from local districts), it is the age of AI and the internet, and reform of the Political Funds Control Act is unavoidable, so I think a Prime Minister elected from the House of Councillors national proportional representation might actually be timely. I feel that the downsizing of local regions and the reform of the local allocation tax system, which Japan cannot avoid under a shrinking population, can only be done by a political leader who is not tied to specific regions or industries.
I checked Katayama's support organizations and was surprised. Shopping district groups, Tendai sect groups, administrative scriveners—it's amazing. For details on this, please see the following note by Tsugu. It is analyzed very thoroughly.
The invisible web supporting Satsuki Katayama—The structure of "support groups" that survive national proportional representation | Tsugu
Also, it seems she doesn't just have a nominal support relationship, but maintains it diligently. I was surprised when I looked at her website. She is traveling all over the country at full speed. I realized this is the foundation for her being elected at the top of the House of Councillors national proportional representation for many years. Hats off to her.
Satsuki Katayama active nationwide - Satsuki Katayama Official Website
I think the more ability she shows, the more walls and enemies will block her, but I hope she overcomes them with her inherent energy and perseverance. I have high expectations for Japan's first Prime Minister elected from the House of Councillors national proportional representation; even if that doesn't happen, please protect Japan's finances as the Reiwa-era Takahashi Korekiyo.
Please don't give up!
I am sending you ZARD's "Don't Give Up"!
Our eyes meet in a sudden moment,
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
Don't give up, just a little more, run through to the end
No matter how far apart we are, my heart is by your side, chasing after a distant dream
No matter what happens, keep a brave face
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
Don't give up, just a little more, run through to the end
No matter how far apart we are, my heart is by your side, chasing after a distant dream,
Don't give up, look, the goal is getting closer, no matter how far apart we are
My heart is by your side, feel it, the eyes that are watching you